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March 11, 2013

THE WEEKLY QUIZ - 10

10th March - 17th March

NATION & POLITICS

(1) Who is the head of the JKLF?

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Syed Ali Shah Geelani

Yasin Malik

Ghulam Mohammed Butt

The government not likely to renew the passport of separatist leader and JKF head Yasin Malik which is to expire on March 19 to deter other pro Pakistani from crossing the line. Malik had gone to Pakistan where he shared dais with LeT chief Hafiz Saeed in a fast to protest against the hanging of Afzal Guru.

(2) Which Indian journal has honoured Delhi Gang Rape victim with a special edition?

Indian Journal of Psychology

Indian Journal of Science

Indian Journal of Medicine

Indian Journal of Criminology

The Indian Journal of Psychology, one of the country's most prestigious journals has dedicated a special edition to Nirbhaya. Established in 1962 at the Calcutta university, the edition pays tribute to the spirit of the victim and has articles compiled by women scholars.

(3) A crocodile in an Indian zoo is set to undergo a jaw re-construction surgery. In which city is this animal kept?

Madurai

Coimbatore

Chennai

Kanyakumari

The crocodile kept in Coimbatore's VOC Zoo lost a portion of its lower jaw in a fight three years ago making it difficult to consume food leading to stunted growth. The decision to go for the operation was taken after speaking to experts at the 'Crocodile Specialist Group' in Singapore.

(4) Who amongst the following is an accused in the 2008 Bangalore bomb blasts?

Sadhvi Prajna

Abu Jundal

Riyaz Bhatkal

Abdul Naseer Madani

PDP leader Abdul Naseer Madani has raised a controversy again after he delivered the wedding speech at his daughter's wedding in Kollam. His opponents say that he has violated the terms of his bail condition by addressing a public rally.

(6) Which paramilitary organization has decided to set up a special unit to provide security to the VIPs?

CISF

CRPF

ITBP

BSF

The CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) has decided to create a new unit under the Special Security Group for the protection of the 37 VIPs/VVIPs handled by the paramilitary force. This includes 7 protectees in the 'Z-plus' category.

INTERNATIONAL

(1) Who is the Secretary-general of the Commonwealth?

Jayesh Sharma

Dharamesh Sharma

Kamalesh Sharma

Sandesh Sharma

Queen Elizabeth II held talks with Commonwealth secretary-general Kamalesh Sharma before signing the Commonwealth charter. The focus of the charter is endorsement of gays and equal rights for women.